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Favorite and Least Favorite Plane

Post by Moth » Wed May 24, 2006 8:09 pm

What is your favorite and least favorite plane?

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Post by Gunner » Wed May 24, 2006 8:20 pm

Favorite Plane - German F-104

Don't really have a LEAST favorite. I don't collect WWII, so all of them would go into my "not interested in" catagory...

Since there have been so few modern A/C issued, I've collected them ALL!!!

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Post by tmanthegreat » Wed May 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Tough question... My favorite would have to be the 21c silver USAF F-104. Though there are a number of very close contenders, including the BBI F-16, BBI Corsair, and 21c ME-109G.

My least favorite? That would have to be my S1 21c P-51D, but only for reasons of inaccuracy and lack of detail. At the time it first came out, however, it was the greatest toy plane in the world :D
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Post by kevrut » Wed May 24, 2006 10:28 pm

My favorite is the D-Day P-38.
Least favorite would be the Kiowa. (If choppers are included.)

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Post by Teamski » Thu May 25, 2006 3:35 am

Good queston!


mmmmm...... Lease favorite would be a tie with the P-38 and P-47. This is mainly due to their windshield issues. Both have windshields that destroy the realism of the plane. Picky, yes, but to me very noticable. I can overlook this on the P-40 for some reason.

Most favorite would have to be the bbi Corsair. Being a Corsair nut, I really like the lines of the plane, even though the paint scheme sux. The flaps are a pain in the caboose, but they look soooo cool when extended...

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Post by flpickupman » Thu May 25, 2006 4:34 am

My favorite is the Tropical 109E. This is purely due to the paint scheme. If 21C comes out with a Tropical 109G-2, that one will take it's place since the G is much better detailed and articulated. Least favorite? My Fw-190.

Note: Once I get my Checkertail switched over to the Herky Green P-47, I suspect that one will also be right there at the top. Nothing like a little sweat and aggravation to endear a custom piece to one's heart.. lol
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Post by toyktdlgh » Thu May 25, 2006 5:27 am

Wow, this one really makes you think. Right now my personal favorite would be my Haleaklea P-38. I just love the looks of this plane. I would venture to say my favorite will be the Avenger very soon. As for my least favorite I would have to say the S1 P-51. Again just for the detailing issues. It truly was a groundbreaking plane at the time.

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Post by tko211 » Thu May 25, 2006 3:14 pm

My favorite.... Boy it is pretty tough as I pretty much like anything with wings.

Ok my favorite- USAF F-104

Least favorite- My S1 P-51D mustang (old school) version not the re-tool.
I must say agree though that the plane in it's day was the best thing since sliced bread! And I can't knock it because it was started the whole thing off!

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Post by Threetoughtrucks » Fri May 26, 2006 9:10 am

As I read the question, we are really not limited to 21C or even 1/18.

My favorite plane is easy:......B-25. Followqed by B-17, PBY & Mossie

My least favorite is:....Any modern jet. Anything developed past the age of the F-86. Early jets from Me-262 to Mig-15 and F-86 are just cool. Anything newer are flying computers with guys just hanging on.

Sorry jet guys, but you know what they say about butts and opinions...everyone has one :roll:

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Post by Moth » Fri May 26, 2006 9:48 am

Oh boy, I screwed up there... :oops:

I meant 1/18 model planes

Sorry for the confusion

Then again, why not list your favorite and least favorite real, and 1/18 model plane :D
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Post by KAGNEW » Fri May 26, 2006 11:26 am

my favorite, so far F-86, :D but i have a feeling :idea: Avenger will replace it :shock:
least is P-38 because main landing gear is SO WRONG :cry:

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Post by CW4USARMY » Fri May 26, 2006 2:55 pm

Well,

I really love the F-86 and looking forward to the Me-262. The least favorite by far is the P-40 warhawk. It is just too toyish and wrong! :?

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Post by Tinman » Fri May 26, 2006 7:37 pm

My long-standing favorite, the S1 Stuka. It still knocks me out!
Least favorite was the S1 BF-109, which I sold off long ago.

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Post by Flytiger » Sun May 28, 2006 9:24 am

Favorite real airplane - Surprise :shock: P-40.
Next to favorite real airplane - P-47
Favorite 1:18 (If and when it comes out): B-25; until that comes out, my Gabreski-custom-marked bubbletop P-47.
Least favorite real airplane - one that doesn't have a prop.
Least favorite 1:18: F-104
Next to least favorite 1:18: Yes, the early 21C P-51's for all the same reasons, but I'm not getting rid of any of them!

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